Tag #Chromium Exports

What was the extent of EKC.AG's chromium exports to Russia, and what implications does this have for military production?

EKC.AG, a Würzburg-based company, supplied Russia with chromium crucial for military equipment manufacturing, accounting for roughly half of all Russian chromium imports (24.2 million euros) between January 2023 and April 2024. The company, founded by Russian citizens Vladimir Platunov and Evgeniy Porokhnya, has offices globally and employs 21 people, most of whom are Russian speakers.